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Global Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerability with a Severity Rating of 9.8

The ongoing issues following recent software updates highlight a critical aspect of cybersecurity: infections can enable attackers to steal authentication credentials, granting extensive access to sensitive resources within a compromised network. While installing necessary updates is an initial step in recovery, further actions are imperative for complete remediation. On July…

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Attackers Take Advantage of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in On-Premises SharePoint

Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Microsoft Rolls Out Emergency Patches for Authentication-Bypassing Attacks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks), Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts have reported that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint installations. This activity allows…

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Critical Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Data Breach Incidents

The ever-changing digital environment is teeming with sophisticated cyber threats, necessitating vigilance and up-to-date knowledge. Our weekly newsletter acts as an essential resource, combining critical cybersecurity updates, expert insights, and practical strategies to empower business leaders in fortifying their defenses against emerging risks. This week’s dispatch features a comprehensive examination…

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Optimizing Cyber Resources in Healthcare

In an era where cybersecurity is paramount, Jim Roeder, vice president of IT at Lakewood Health System, emphasizes the need for innovation and adaptability among rural hospitals and small medical practices in safeguarding their digital environments. Many of these organizations are facing unique challenges with limited resources, yet there are…

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New Windows 11 Update Introduces Self-Healing “Quick Machine Recovery” Feature

Windows 11 Preview Build 27898 Introduces Taskbar Enhancements and Important Access Features In the latest Windows 11 Preview build, version 27898, Microsoft has rolled out several enhancements aimed at optimizing user experience. A notable feature of this build is the ability to automatically reduce the size of Taskbar icons when…

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Columbia University Hack Reveals Vulnerabilities in Higher Education Cybersecurity

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Experts Warn Funding Gaps Elevate Cyber Risk Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 3, 2025 A hacker claims to have compromised 1.6 gigabytes of data from 2.5 million student applications. (Image: Spiroview/Shutterstock) A recent cyber breach at Columbia University has underscored the…

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